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K Pio Gm 1 Tablet
K Pio Gm 1 Uses :-
To treat type 2 diabetes mellitus (non-insulin dependent) in adults patients.
This combination medicine (glimepiride pioglitazone and metformin hydrochloride) is used to help control high blood sugar levels in adult patients (over 18 years of age).
This combination medicine (glimepiride pioglitazone and metformin hydrochloride) is used to help control high blood sugar levels in adult patients (over 18 years of age).
When diet, exercise, single combination drug or double combination drug are not effective in controlling blood glucose levels, So more than two combination drugs are used.
K Pio Gm 1 Composition :-
This medicine contains a combination of three oral antihyperglycemic drugs.
Glimepiride ....................................... 1 mg
Pioglitazone Hydrochloride
equivalent to Pioglitazone ........... 15 mg
Metformin Hydrochloride ......... 500 mg
( in extended release form )
K Pio Gm 1 Dosage :-
Do not change the dosage or take 2 or more doses at the same time without consulting your doctor, and always try to take this medicine on a fixed schedule.
You can take this medicine immediately after a meal to reduce the chances of stomach upset.
Always take this medicine at prescribed time and always, even if you feel well or if your blood sugar level is controlled. Do not stop taking it without your doctor's advice, or your blood sugar level may rise again. Do not stop taking this ( Glimepiride, Metformin and Pioglitazone combination medicine ) without asking your doctor.
Always take this medicine at prescribed time and always, even if you feel well or if your blood sugar level is controlled. Do not stop taking it without your doctor's advice, or your blood sugar level may rise again. Do not stop taking this ( Glimepiride, Metformin and Pioglitazone combination medicine ) without asking your doctor.
Because treatment for diabetes is lifelong.
How Does K Pio Gm 1 ( Glimepiride, Metformin & Pioglitazone ) Work :-
K Pio Gm 1mg tablet is a combination of three antihyperglycemic medicines: Glimepiride, Metformin and Pioglitazone.
When single combination drugs or double combination drugs are ineffective in controlling blood glucose levels, more than two combination drugs are used.
These combination drugs then help to work by different mechanisms to provide better control of blood sugar.
The Glimepiride in this medicine is a sulfonylurea which works by lowering the blood sugar by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas.
Metformin increases the body's sensitivity to insulin by reducing the production of glucose in the liver and delaying the absorption of glucose from the intestines.
Whereas pioglitazone is a thiazolidinedione which further enhances insulin sensitivity.
Thus both these medicines ( Glimepiride, Metformin & Pioglitazone ) help in reducing the level of blood sugar.
Some sideeffects such as -
Thus both these medicines ( Glimepiride, Metformin & Pioglitazone ) help in reducing the level of blood sugar.
K Pio Gm 1 Sideeffects :-
Gastrointestinal Disturbances -
Nausea,
Diarrhea,
Gastric pain,
Constipation,
Vomiting,
Metallic taste in mouth etc.
Nausea,
Diarrhea,
Gastric pain,
Constipation,
Vomiting,
Metallic taste in mouth etc.
Dermatological effects -
Rash,
Pruritus,
Urticaria,
Erythema & flushing etc.
Miscellaneous -
Headache,
Dizziness, and there can be many other side effects as well as some side effects. Those that have not been mentioned. However, if you have any experience of any sideeffets and if they do not reduce then consult your doctor.
K Pio Gm 1 Marketed By :-
K Pio Gm 1 Price :-
Available strength of this medicine :-
K Pio Gm 1 mg Tablet
( Glimepiride 1mg Pioglitazone 15mg & Metformin Hydrochloride Extended release 500mg )
( Glimepiride 1mg Pioglitazone 15mg & Metformin Hydrochloride Extended release 500mg )
K Pio Gm 2 mg Tablet
( Glimepiride 2mg Pioglitazone 15mg & Metformin Hydrochloride Extended release 500mg )
K Pio Gm 1 Self Life :-
Please see manufacturing date/expiry date printed on pack. Do not use the product after the expiry date which is stated on the packaging. The expiry date refers to the judgment day of that
Some Precautions :-
• Taking this medicine with other antidiabetic medicines, with alcohol, or if you delay or miss a meal may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level).
• If you take it with other antidiabetic medicines, or exercise more or with wine, medicine can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) if you delay or miss a meal. Therefore, one should always check the blood sugar level regularly. If you experience any symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level), eat something sweet or drink fruit juice.
• Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor that You Congestive Heart Failure Patients, Kidney problems patients, Patients troubled by liver problem and patients with swelling in the back of the eye etc.
• Pregnant women, lactating women or premenopausal women tell their doctor by taking this medicine.
• If you are taking prescription or, non-prescription medicine such as vitamins and herbal supplements. So tell your doctor about all these medicines.
• If you experience symptoms of hypoglycemic such as chills, sweating, pale skin, shivering and anxiety, you should eat something sweet or drink fruit juice.
• Tell your doctor if you start having symptoms like abdominal pain, loss of appetite, or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
Can I drink alcohol while taking K Pio Gm 1 tablet ?
It is unsafe to consume alcohol while using this medicine. Blood sugar levels may decrease after drinking alcohol. Also, the possibility of lactic acidosis may increase.
Can use of K Pio Gm 1 tablet lead to Vitamin B12 deficiency?
Yes, Vitamin B12 deficiency is possible with the use of this medicine because this medicine contains metformin. Which, on prolonged use, interferes with the absorption of vitamin B12 in the stomach.
Can K Pio Gm 1 cause hypoglycemia?
Yes, Use of this medicine can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level). Symptoms of hypoglycemia include nausea, headache, irritability, hunger, sweating, dizziness, fast heart rate and tremors.
Can I take the K Pio Gm 1 Tablet while breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding mothers should not use glimepiride. Therefore, the use of glimepiride, pioglitazone and metformin combination is unsafe to use in lactating mothers. And insulin must be used to control blood glucose.
Can I take the K Pio Gm 1 Tablet during pregnancy?
Glimepiride, Pioglitazone and Metformin combination should not be used during pregnancy. Insulin must be used to control the blood sugar level.
What is K Pio Gm 1 tablet used for?
This combination medicine (glimepiride pioglitazone and metformin hydrochloride) is used to help control high blood sugar levels in adult patients (over 18 years of age).
What is the side effects of K Pio Gm 1 tablet?
Some side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, colic, constipation, vomiting, metallic taste in mouth, rash, pruritus, urticaria, erythema flushing, headache& dizziness etc.
When should I take K Pio Gm 1 tablet?
You can take this medicine immediately after a meal to reduce the chances of stomach upset.
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